Madonna made sure orphaned children in Malawi had a merry Christmas – she sent boxes of toys, clothes and other gifts to her charity in the African country.

The Holiday hitmaker brought some festive cheer to parentless children by shipping the aid packages – which also contained chocolate and sweets – to staff at the Raising Malawi foundation to hand out to local kids.

She included a handwritten note reading: “To my Malawi children on Christmas and Boxing Day. I wish I was with you. See you soon, M.”